Grant made her debut in 1977 under the guidance of Myrrh Records, and became the first Christian recording act to have an album be certified platinum. Following her marriage to Gary Chapman in 1982 and a subsequent deal between her record company and A&M Records, a series of successful pop-crossover records consolidated her position as both Christian music's highest-selling act and a formidable force in mainstream music, and according to Billboard magazine she was the most successful Christian recording artist of the 1980s and 1990s.
After giving birth to her fourth child Corinna Grant Gill, Grant returned to her gospel music roots with the 2002 release of Legacy...Hymns & Faith. The album featured a Vince Gill-influenced mix of bluegrass and gospel and marked Grant's 25th anniversary in the music industry. Grant followed this up with the pop release Simple Things in 2003. The album did not see the success of her previous pop efforts, and soon after the album, Amy and Interscope/A&M parted ways.
Grant released a sequel to her hymns collection in 2005 titled Rock of Ages... Hymns & Faith. Despite publicly musing that life would be easier if she weren't working, Grant joined the reality television phenomenon by hosting Three Wishes, a show in which she and a team of helpers make wishes come true for small-town residents. The show debuted on NBC in the fall of 2005, but was cancelled in November after 10 episodes. After Three Wishes was cancelled, Grant won her 6th Grammy Award for Rock of Ages.
In a February, 2006 webchat, Amy stated she believes her "best music is still ahead".
Amy Grant recorded a live cd/dvd album in early 2006 and it was released later in the year.
To date Amy Grant has sold more than 25 million records worldwide and is a 6 time Grammy winning artist.
Golden
Amy Grant Lyrics
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For a moment, you are young
And your song and your story
Well it's only just begun
And the roads you will follow
Only time will tell
Some will feel like Heaven
Some like Hell
But you are loved, you are golden
And the circle won't be broken
When you sail into the shadow of the storm
Every son, every daughter
When you're out on troubled water
Just hold on, just hold on
You are loved, you are loved
You are loved, you are golden
Can you stand in the stillness
In the stillness can you stand
'Cause you'll always dream of flying
But everybody lands
In this world full of voices
Screaming in your ear
Only in the quiet will you hear
You are loved, you are golden
And the circle won't be broken
When you sail into the shadow of the storm
Every son, every daughter
When you're out on troubled water
Just hold on, just hold on
You are loved, you are loved
You are loved, you are golden
You are golden
You are golden
You are loved, you are golden
And the circle won't be broken
When you sail into the shadow of the storm
We are sons, we are daughters
In this world of troubled waters
Just hold on, just hold on
Just hold on, just hold on
You are loved, you are loved
You are loved, you are golden
You are loved, you are loved
You are loved, you are golden
You are golden
You are golden
The song Golden by Amy Grant is a touching and encouraging take on life and the challenges that come with it. The first verse speaks to the youth and vitality of life, and how each person's journey is unique and unpredictable. The roads we choose may lead to both happiness and sadness, but ultimately we are loved and cherished.
The second verse speaks to the uncertainty and chaos of the world around us. It urges us to find peace in the stillness and quiet, and to remember that we are loved wherever we are on our journey. The chorus repeats the message that we are loved and golden, that the circle of love around us will never be broken, and that we need to hold on through troubled waters.
The song concludes by reminding us that we are not alone in our struggles, that we are all sons and daughters facing the same challenging world. But with love and perseverance, we can all come out golden.
Amy Grant wrote this song to her children to remind them that they are always loved and that they will face trying times in their lives. It was released on her 2013 album "How Mercy Looks From Here" and received critical acclaim for its inspirational message.
Line by Line Meaning
You are young for a moment
You only have a short period of youth before time starts its unstoppable march forward.
And your song and your story
Well it's only just begun
Your life is a blank canvas and the story you write with it is all yours to explore.
And the roads you will follow
Only time will tell
Some will feel like Heaven
Some like Hell
You can't predict what lies ahead in life, and some paths will be pleasurable while others will be difficult.
But you are loved, you are golden
And the circle won't be broken
When you sail into the shadow of the storm
No matter what obstacles you encounter, you will always have people who love you and support you.
Every son, every daughter
When you're out on troubled water
Just hold on, just hold on
When you're facing difficulties, remember to hold on, because you are not alone in your struggles.
Can you stand in the stillness
In the stillness can you stand
'Cause you'll always dream of flying
But everybody lands
It's important to be comfortable in silence and to be grounded in reality even if you have high aspirations.
In this world full of voices
Screaming in your ear
Only in the quiet will you hear
In a world where many voices compete for our attention, it's only in stillness that we can truly listen to our own thoughts and feelings.
We are sons, we are daughters
In this world of troubled waters
Just hold on, just hold on
We are all in this together, facing the challenges of life, but we should hold on and support each other in the face of difficulties.
You are loved, you are loved
You are loved, you are golden
You are golden
You are golden
No matter what happens, we are loved and valued, and we should always remember that we are precious and unique individuals.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: AMY GRANT, CHRISTOPHER EATON, MARSHALL ALTMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Thank You So Very Much
You are young for a moment
For a moment, you are young
And your song and your story
Well it's only just begun
And the roads you will follow
Only time will tell
Some will feel like Heaven
Some like Hell
But you are loved, you are golden
And the circle won't be broken
When you sail into the shadow of the storm
Every son, every daughter
When you're out on troubled water
Just hold on, just hold on
You are loved, you are loved
You are loved, you are golden
Can you stand in the stillness
In the stillness can you stand
Cause you'll always dream of flying
But everybody lands
In this world full of voices
Screaming in your ear
Only in the quiet will you hear
You are loved, you are golden
And the circle won't be broken
When you sail into the shadow of the storm
Every son, every daughter
When you're out on troubled water
Just hold on, just hold on
You are loved, you are loved
You are loved, you are golden
You are golden
You are golden
You are loved, you are golden
And the circle won't be broken
When you sail into the shadow of the storm
We are sons, we are daughters
In this world of troubled waters
Just hold on, just hold on
Just hold on, just hold on
You are loved, you are loved
You are loved, you are golden
You are loved, you are loved
You are loved, you are golden
You are golden
You are golden
Kokoroko
this is my favorite song on the album. it's vintage amy: dark and light, melancholy and uplifting all at once. I can't get enough.
Kathy Sommerfeld
Thanks for allowing God to speak to you through your songs, you are a true Pastor and Artist! Considering you and I are very close in age, you have actually added to my spiritual growth for the last 3 1/2 decades. It's nice to have a "pastor" aging right along with you, allowing me to truly relate to your work! Thank you so much. Sch a gift to us!!
Nadia G
This album is incredible, this song is incredible!
Diora Noble
Amy, we are playing this song for Sweet Stephanie who just passed away from cancer at 16 years young, at her Memorial. Thank you for releasing the perfect song for her. <3
Vee MataHerreras
Beautiful Stephanie
👑🦋💎🌈🌹💙🙏🏽✝️
felícitas c.
When we bought this disc, we were expecting perfection but never thought it would be this great, I can put this song on repeat for hours, Thank God for her life!
N. Filho
nossa que que é isso a Amy se superou inspiração do Altíssimo ainda não tinha ouvido algo tão sublime genial não me lembro de ter ouvido algo assim!GOD bless you for ever and ever!!!
Beyonpj1989
I love you so much for producing this Ms. Grant! I pray that the Lord continues to bless you super abundantly until it overflows!
Eliza
Huge fan of Amy for over 40 years, and I love all kinds of music. I am at an Iron Maiden concert and a lady said to me when my credit card was accepted for purchasing merchandise, - “You are Golden”. I needed to hear it. Thank you, God, for Amy Grant, and for all musicians. They are the soundtrack of our life. 💔♥️✨💫☯️
Joni Nichols Music
best song on the album..................... i am still in love with it!!!!!!!